moved for leave to introduce Bill C-244, an act respecting a national solidarity day for the aboriginal peoples of Canada.
Mr. Speaker, considering that most Canadians consider it desirable that we have a day in recognition of Canada's original inhabitants and considering that Canadians earnestly seek an example of their commitment to honouring native cultures, this bill would set aside June 21 of each year to be called national solidarity day for the aboriginal peoples of Canada.
Just for certainty, Mr. Speaker, this day would not be a legal holiday nor would it be required to be kept or observed as such.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)